Entry-Level Auto Technician Jobs in Pekin, IL

Find Your Best Pekin Mechanic Job

If you’re looking for mechanic jobs in Pekin, IL, you’ve come to the right place. Unsure about our experience requirements for mechanics? For example, joining our team as an entry-level auto technician is a great option if you’re looking to become a master of all things car-related. Becoming an entry-level technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care means you’ll get to learn more about computerized auto diagnostics while also performing services like oil changes, tire maintenance, battery installations, and even vehicle road tests. Search for and apply to entry-level mechanic jobs at Firestone Complete Auto Care in Pekin for a career with one of the biggest names in tires and car care. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, apply for one of our entry-level mechanic jobs in Pekin today.

Pekin Entry-Level Auto Technician Job Requirements

How do you become an entry-level mechanic with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Pekin? First off, entry-level auto technicians are required to have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive both customer and company cars, and a passion for working on cars. You must be A.S.E. certified in at least one of A1-A8. (Similar qualifications are accepted, but an A.S.E. certification is required within two years of employment.) Prior mechanical experience and completion of Vocational-Technical program are also a plus, but they are not necessary!

What’s it Like Being an Entry-Level Auto Technician in Pekin?

If you’re not sure what life as an entry-level mechanic in Pekin will look like, you’ve come to the right place. We can give you the details on entry-level mechanic jobs in Pekin, or we can tell you what a day in the life of one of our technicians in looks like. Rather than working in an office setting, our technicians work in service bays, where high-fives, safety, and customer service come together. Our mechanics proudly wear the Firestone Complete Auto Care uniform and put on personal protective equipment as needed. They spend their day working on cars, doing everything from routine oil changes to wheel alignments. It can be a physical job, but it’s highly rewarding. As Ruben, one of our tire managers, says, “My commitment to every customer is to make sure I get you back on the road safely.” Safety will always be at the top of your mind.

Benefits for Pekin Entry-Level Mechanics

You can probably find plenty of mechanic job openings in Pekin, but if you want a career, apply to join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team! We provide paid formal training performance-based incentives, and healthcare packages for full-time and part-time associates. Additionally, we promote from within, mentoring our entry-level automotive service technicians into management-worthy individuals.

Are there more advantages to working for Firestone Complete Auto Care over other companies hiring in Pekin? Sure! Part and full-time employees in Pekin have instant access to healthcare resources to support their well-being and that of their loved ones, including medical, dental, vision, and even voluntary pet insurance. (We love our furry friends, too!) Other great benefits include paid medical maternity leave, a special apprentice kit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if that interests you, optional technician tool insurance, and free uniforms, including specially designed uniforms for female teammates.

Health aid coverage for children age 0-17, free flu shots, and 24/7 access to doctors through Blue Cross Blue Shield's Telehealth network are also available right away. Eventually, you may also be eligible to get vacation time, sick pay, 401(k), and short or long-term disability. So many of these perks come free!

Our automotive technicians in Pekin pride themselves on helping people keep their cars in tip-top shape while advancing their career as mechanics. Apply today for a great auto technician gig that will allow you to work with a wide range of cars and trucks, top-of-the-line technology and a supportive team. Working for Firestone Complete Auto Care is a fantastic opportunity. But you don’t have to take our word for it! Apply for an entry-level automotive technician job in Pekin and find out for yourself. If you're still curious about Firestone Complete Auto Care job benefits and qualifications, give us a call at 877-734-9512.